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Eligibility & Processes

Drug Court allows eligible defendants to enter the program one of three ways:

Diversion based on approved local procedures

As a condition of probation

Through deferred prosecution

The program consists of three phases and aftercare and can be completed in a minimum of 18 months for participants with felony convictions and 15 months for those convicted of misdemeanors. However, it takes an average of 22 to 25 months to complete the program.

There are no direct costs to participate in Drug Court. However, the treatment provider may require a minimal co-payment for substance abuse treatment services.